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Quick verdict
Choose the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer if you want pivoting head locks cleanly into edging position without extra tools. Choose the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer if you'd rather have 17-inch swath covers a long driveway edge in fewer passes than any battery model here. Overall we rank the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best String Trimmers for Steep Hills and Slopes list.
Winner overall: EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer
EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer vs Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer compared
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Bottom line
Choose the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer if you want pivoting head locks cleanly into edging position without extra tools. Choose the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer if you'd rather have 17-inch swath covers a long driveway edge in fewer passes than any battery model here. Overall we rank the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best String Trimmers for Steep Hills and Slopes list.
EGO
Carbon fiber shaft keeps weight low without sacrificing reach on an incline
- 15-inch cutting swath
- Carbon fiber split shaft, adjustable length
- 56V ARC Lithium battery, 2.5Ah included
- Brushless motor
- Under 8 pounds
✓ Pros
- 17-inch swath covers a long driveway edge in fewer passes than any battery model here
- No battery to manage on properties with hundreds of feet of edging
- Straight shaft gives more reach along raised beds and retaining walls
✕ Cons
- No dedicated pivoting edge guide, angle is held manually
- Heavier and louder than the cordless options
- Requires mixed fuel and periodic carburetor maintenance
Husqvarna
No battery to run down partway through a large sloped lot
- 28cc 2-cycle gas engine
- 17-inch cutting swath
- Straight shaft
- Smart Start recoil system
✓ Pros
- No battery to run down partway through a large sloped lot
- 17-inch swath covers more ground per pass on long hillside runs
- Straight shaft gives good reach on a graded slope
✕ Cons
- Heavier than any cordless option here, a real factor on unstable footing
- Vibration and engine weight add fatigue over a long uphill session
- No adjustable shaft length to change reach on the fly
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer or the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer?
Choose the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer if you want pivoting head locks cleanly into edging position without extra tools. Choose the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer if you'd rather have 17-inch swath covers a long driveway edge in fewer passes than any battery model here. Overall we rank the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best String Trimmers for Steep Hills and Slopes list.
What is the difference between the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer and the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer?
The EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer stands out because pivoting head locks cleanly into edging position without extra tools, while the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer stands out because 17-inch swath covers a long driveway edge in fewer passes than any battery model here. The trade-offs differ too: the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer's ma in caveat is that 56V battery and charger add cost versus 40V competitors, and the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer's is that no dedicated pivoting edge guide, angle is held manually.
Is the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer worth it over the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer instead if 56V battery and charger add cost versus 40V competitors is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer instead of the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer?
The Husqvarna 128LD Gas String Trimmer suits edging, while the EGO Power+ ST1521S 15-Inch String Trimmer is best for edging.
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